TSA agents in Florida airports have confiscated more weapons so far in 2022 than any previous year
The number of weapons found at Florida's TSA checkpoints so far this year is already higher than any previous year – at 700 and counting
The number of weapons found at Florida's TSA checkpoints so far this year is already higher than any previous year – at 700 and counting
Virgin Atlantic completes inaugural flight from London to Tampa
Virgin Atlantic completed its inaugural flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tampa International Airport Wednesday afternoon. This is the first time the airline has served TPA, and it’s the first route between TPA and London’s hub airport.
Virgin Atlantic completed its inaugural flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tampa International Airport Wednesday afternoon. This is the first time the airline has served TPA, and it’s the first route between TPA and London’s hub airport.
Streetcar in downtown Tampa celebrates 20 years as a staple for tourists, locals
Tampa’s downtown streetcar celebrated its 20th anniversary Friday, evolving from tourist novelty to commuter option.
Tampa’s downtown streetcar celebrated its 20th anniversary Friday, evolving from tourist novelty to commuter option.
Tampa Bay area leaders push for change to prevent deadly pedestrian crashes
Florida remains one of the deadliest places for pedestrians in the country, and recent crashes in the Tampa Bay area are calling attention to the need for change during National Pedestrian Safety Month.
Florida remains one of the deadliest places for pedestrians in the country, and recent crashes in the Tampa Bay area are calling attention to the need for change during National Pedestrian Safety Month.
Manatee County ends contract for red light cameras after no safety improvements
Red light cameras in Manatee County are now a thing of the past after issuing tickets for more than 10 years. County commissioners voted in May not to renew their contract with the vendor, however some residents aren't so sure it's the safest move.
Red light cameras in Manatee County are now a thing of the past after issuing tickets for more than 10 years. County commissioners voted in May not to renew their contract with the vendor, however some residents aren't so sure it's the safest move.
New memorial sign installed to honor teen hit and killed while walking to Clearwater bus stop
A memorial now stands as a way to honor 15-year-old Ethan Weiser’s life and remind drivers to watch for pedestrians along a busy road in Clearwater.
A memorial now stands as a way to honor 15-year-old Ethan Weiser’s life and remind drivers to watch for pedestrians along a busy road in Clearwater.
SunRunner transit debuts, connecting downtown St. Pete to St. Pete Beach
SunRunner debuts at 6 a.m. on Friday, and local and state leaders cut the ribbon at one of the new station in downtown St. Petersburg. The new rapid bus service has a 10-mile route with 30 stations, stopping at places like Tropicana Field, the Grand Central business district and St. Pete Beach.
SunRunner debuts at 6 a.m. on Friday, and local and state leaders cut the ribbon at one of the new station in downtown St. Petersburg. The new rapid bus service has a 10-mile route with 30 stations, stopping at places like Tropicana Field, the Grand Central business district and St. Pete Beach.
Cross-Bay Ferry returns for extended 2022-2023 season
Hillsborough County, Tampa and St. Petersburg public officials are celebrating the return of the Cross-Bay Ferry for its sixth season of service from downtown to downtown.
Hillsborough County, Tampa and St. Petersburg public officials are celebrating the return of the Cross-Bay Ferry for its sixth season of service from downtown to downtown.
Florida reinstating tolls after Hurricane Ian; excludes Alligator Alley, Skyway Bridge and Pinellas Bayway
Florida is slamming the brakes on toll-free roads. The fees were suspended to support evacuations and emergency preparations ahead of Hurricane Ian. Now, drivers will be paying those tolls once again, starting Oct. 15. The only exceptions are the Skyway Bridge, Pinellas Bayway, and Alligator Alley.
Florida is slamming the brakes on toll-free roads. The fees were suspended to support evacuations and emergency preparations ahead of Hurricane Ian. Now, drivers will be paying those tolls once again, starting Oct. 15. The only exceptions are the Skyway Bridge, Pinellas Bayway, and Alligator Alley.
Hillsborough County Commission to hold emergency meeting after judge invalidates transportation tax referendum
The Hillsborough County Commission will hold an emergency meeting Thursday to discuss what to do after a judge invalidated a transportation tax referendum that would have been up for a vote next month.
The Hillsborough County Commission will hold an emergency meeting Thursday to discuss what to do after a judge invalidated a transportation tax referendum that would have been up for a vote next month.
Judge rejects Hillsborough County's one-cent tax referendum, nullifying measure on November ballot
Hillsborough County voters will not get to vote on a transportation tax on the November ballot. A judge rejected the one-cent tax referendum on the November ballot, nullifying the measure.
Hillsborough County voters will not get to vote on a transportation tax on the November ballot. A judge rejected the one-cent tax referendum on the November ballot, nullifying the measure.
Amtrak ride from Metro Detroit to Chicago turns into 'nightmare' for passengers
The 19-hour train ride got so bad that many passengers bailed on the Amtrak ride and took an Uber the rest of the way.
The 19-hour train ride got so bad that many passengers bailed on the Amtrak ride and took an Uber the rest of the way.
New transit center coming to Clearwater after city signs land-swap agreement with PSTA
Officials with the City of Clearwater on Friday morning signed a land-swap agreement with the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority allowing the agency to build a new transit center, which the agency says will serve as a hub for more than 700,000 people who use buses, rideshares and bikes to get to and from downtown Clearwater.
Officials with the City of Clearwater on Friday morning signed a land-swap agreement with the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority allowing the agency to build a new transit center, which the agency says will serve as a hub for more than 700,000 people who use buses, rideshares and bikes to get to and from downtown Clearwater.
Sanibel Causeway emergency repairs to begin after Hurricane Ian makes it impassable
Governor Ron DeSantis has directed the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to immediately start working on repairs to the Sanibel Causeway, which was destroyed by Hurricane Ian. The bridge sustained major damages during the storm, making the only link between Sanibel, Captiva and the mainland impassable.
Governor Ron DeSantis has directed the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to immediately start working on repairs to the Sanibel Causeway, which was destroyed by Hurricane Ian. The bridge sustained major damages during the storm, making the only link between Sanibel, Captiva and the mainland impassable.
At least 6 Southwest Florida railroad bridges washed away by Hurricane Ian, shutting down major supply lines
The Seminole Gulf Railway is known for its dinner theatre train, but the freight line is a critical loss for the Fort Myers and Naples areas where thousands of homes are damaged and in dire need of materials that are hauled by the railway.
The Seminole Gulf Railway is known for its dinner theatre train, but the freight line is a critical loss for the Fort Myers and Naples areas where thousands of homes are damaged and in dire need of materials that are hauled by the railway.
Tampa International Airport to reopen Friday, days after suspending operations due to Ian
Tampa International Airport will reopen Friday, three days after shutting down due to Hurricane Ian as it approached the west coast of Florida.
Tampa International Airport will reopen Friday, three days after shutting down due to Hurricane Ian as it approached the west coast of Florida.
Transportation officials recommend all new cars have alcohol detection systems
A new car comes with all kinds of advanced technology, and the list could soon add alcohol detection.
A new car comes with all kinds of advanced technology, and the list could soon add alcohol detection.
All for Transportation pushing a second time for Hillsborough County transportation tax
A group that worked to get an extra one-cent sales tax passed to improve roads is on the same mission four years later.
A group that worked to get an extra one-cent sales tax passed to improve roads is on the same mission four years later.
Tampa International Airport to add first new terminal in nearly 20 years
Tampa International Airport just got the green light for its first new terminal in nearly 20 years.
Tampa International Airport just got the green light for its first new terminal in nearly 20 years.
Labor Day travel the busiest since start of the pandemic
Tampa International Airport is expecting a busy Labor Day travel weekend with passenger numbers meeting or even exceeding pre-pandemic numbers.
Tampa International Airport is expecting a busy Labor Day travel weekend with passenger numbers meeting or even exceeding pre-pandemic numbers.